Original Lithograph
Marc Chagall
French/Russian, 1887–1985
L'Inspiré (Inspiration)
1963
Authentic Mid-Century Lithograph — Mourlot 398
Created in 1963, L'Inspiré is a hand-pulled original color lithograph printed by the legendary Atelier Mourlot in Paris and published by André Sauret in Monte Carlo. Fully cataloged in Fernand Mourlot’s catalogue raisonné under reference Mourlot 398, this intimate work captures Chagall's vision of artistic inspiration and creative devotion.
Sheet Size: 12.6 × 9.4 in (32 × 24 cm)
Medium: Original Hand-Pulled Color Lithograph
Printer & Publisher: Atelier Mourlot, Paris / André Sauret, Monte Carlo (1963)
Condition: Excellent original condition. Outstanding color preservation featuring intense rose and magenta tones, rich lithographic crayon blacks, and delicate floral details preserved on crisp paper.
In L'Inspiré, Chagall reflects on the painter's creative soul — depicting an artist holding a palette, watched over by a muse amidst rich, atmospheric washes of pink and black. With a bouquet on the canvas and symbolic village imagery below, this composition exemplifies Chagall’s deeply personal artistic mythology and masterly printmaking at Atelier Mourlot.
A highly collectible museum-grade original print offering an exceptional addition to any fine art collection.
Guaranteed authentic original mid-century Chagall lithograph, offering enduring aesthetic and historic value.
Reference: Mourlot, 398
